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Psychological testing : principles, applications, and issues / Robert M. Kaplan, Dennis P. Saccuzzo

By: Kaplan, Robert M.
Contributor(s): Saccuzzo, Dennis P, 1947- [(j.a.)].
Publisher: Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth, c2001Edition: 5th ed.Description: xxiii, 708 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0534370969; 0534505252.Subject(s): Psychological testsDDC classification: 150.287
Contents:
Pt. 1. Principles. Ch. 1. Introduction. Ch. 2. Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing. Ch. 3. Correlation and Regression. Ch. 4. Reliability. Ch. 5. Validity. Ch. 6. Writing and Evaluating Test Items. Ch. 7. Selection and Decision Analysis. Ch. 8. Test Administration. - Pt. II. Applications. Ch. 9. Interviewing Techniques. Ch. 10. Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scale. Ch. 11. The Wechsler Intelligence Scales. Ch. 12. Other Individual Tests of Ability. Ch. 13. Group Ability Tests: Intelligence, Achievement, and Aptitude. Ch. 14. Tests for Choosing Careers. Ch. 15. Structured Personality Tests. Ch. 16. Projective Personality Tests. Ch. 17. Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment. Ch. 18. Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care. - Pt. III. Issues. Ch. 19. Test Bias. Ch. 20. Testing and the Law. Ch. 21. The Future of Psychological Testing.
Summary: Guided by this accessible book, you'll discover that psychological testing is a vital field of study that will help you measure characteristics related to all aspects of human behavior. You'll get a clear picture of how psychological tests are conducted, how they are used - and how understanding them will not only make a difference in your career but will also enrich your daily life. Incorporating many fascinating case studies abd examples throughout, authors Robert M Kaplan and Dennis P. Saccuzzo discuss the most widely used psychological tests in schools, professional training programs, business, industry, the military, and clinical settings. The authors also explore the many recent social, political, and legal developments that affect how tests are developed and conducted. - Back cover
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Pt. 1. Principles. Ch. 1. Introduction. Ch. 2. Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing. Ch. 3. Correlation and Regression. Ch. 4. Reliability. Ch. 5. Validity. Ch. 6. Writing and Evaluating Test Items. Ch. 7. Selection and Decision Analysis. Ch. 8. Test Administration. - Pt. II. Applications. Ch. 9. Interviewing Techniques. Ch. 10. Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scale. Ch. 11. The Wechsler Intelligence Scales. Ch. 12. Other Individual Tests of Ability. Ch. 13. Group Ability Tests: Intelligence, Achievement, and Aptitude. Ch. 14. Tests for Choosing Careers. Ch. 15. Structured Personality Tests. Ch. 16. Projective Personality Tests. Ch. 17. Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment. Ch. 18. Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care. - Pt. III. Issues. Ch. 19. Test Bias. Ch. 20. Testing and the Law. Ch. 21. The Future of Psychological Testing.

Guided by this accessible book, you'll discover that psychological testing is a vital field of study that will help you measure characteristics related to all aspects of human behavior. You'll get a clear picture of how psychological tests are conducted, how they are used - and how understanding them will not only make a difference in your career but will also enrich your daily life. Incorporating many fascinating case studies abd examples throughout, authors Robert M Kaplan and Dennis P. Saccuzzo discuss the most widely used psychological tests in schools, professional training programs, business, industry, the military, and clinical settings. The authors also explore the many recent social, political, and legal developments that affect how tests are developed and conducted. - Back cover